J Maharaj

Prevalence of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in the Surgical Wards of the Port-of-Spain General Hospital, Trinidad and Tobago

Issue:

Vol 67, Issue 1: 2018

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.311

Pages:

57-9

Synopsis:

The prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in the surgical wards of the Port-of-Spain General Hospital, Trinidad and Tobago, was found to be 39.5%. Risk factors included the age range of 60–69 years, patients with co-morbidities, hospital stays of over one week, previous surgery and prior use of antibiotics.

ABSTRACT

Objective: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is associated with soft tissue infections in surgical patients. In severe cases, it may result in pneumonia, septicaemia and osteomyelitis. Limited data are available with regard to its prevalence and associations in the Caribbean. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of MRSA in patients hospitalized in the surgical wards of the Port-of-Spain General Hospital (POSGH), Trinidad and Tobago, and determine associated risk factors.

Received:

24 Jun, 2016

Revised:

22 Aug, 2016

Accepted:

26 Sep, 2016

Published:

22 Apr, 2018

PDF Attachment:

wimj-iss1-2018_57_59.pdf

Journal Sections:

Short Communication

Keywords:

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Journal Authors:

e-Published: 26 Oct, 2016

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Myasthenia Gravis in South Trinidad

Issue:

Vol 62, Issue 6: July (2013)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2012.105

Pages:

510–4

Synopsis:

This cross-sectional study assessed the prevalence and characteristics of myasthenia gravis (MG) in South Trinidad. Estimated MG point prevalence in South Trinidad on March 31, 2010 was 78 per million. A statistically significant higher prevalence was detected in Africans than East-Indians.

ABSTRACT

Objective: There is no previous research on Myasthenia Gravis (MG) in Trinidad and Tobago. This study sought to determine the prevalence and to characterize MG in South Trinidad.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed over 30 months in South Trinidad to identify, interview and statistically analyse data on MG cases.

Received:

03 Apr, 2012

Revised:

20 Aug, 2012

Accepted:

28 Sep, 2012

PDF Attachment:

dr_j_maharaj_wimj_july.qxd_.pdf

Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

prevalence